superlative
Example Sentences
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“I’m struggling to find the right superlative, because it is that extreme.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
“The more investors believe in this continuing productivity boom, the more money investors will make as the superlative returns for the leading Mag 7 become the superlative returns for the lagging Rest.”
From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026
His maiden Test century was a superlative 143 against Australia in Manchester, and Smith's bravery against fast bowling became a trademark of his game.
From BBC • Dec. 2, 2025
Mr. Hunter is unquestionably among the first tier of American playwrights, and his crystalline works are bountiful gifts to actors, in this case particularly the superlative Paul Sparks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025
Word spread that Louie was primed for a superlative performance.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
Vocabulary lists containing superlative
TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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Power Prefix: super-
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Language and Grammar - Introductory
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